THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 30TH OCTOBER 2024, MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 30th October 2024 written by Natalie Su Ting Tan Estee (England, United Kingdom)
TOPIC: New Every Morning
Today’s Reading
Lamentations 3:19-24
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
Today’s Message
I can relate to the writer of Lamentations. Some mornings I wake up to the worry of another difficult day. When I remember my afflictions, my heart sinks and I find myself teetering on the edge of another bout of depression.
However, Lamentations presents a turning point that keeps me from deep hopelessness. When I recall what God has done in the past, I am humbly reminded that God will also sort things out for me. I have faced many tough situations where I could see no way out, but each time God showed me mercy, faithfulness, and a way forward.
God has made me a witness of the promise that through God’s mercies I am not consumed. I am still standing, made strong by the grace of God. I know I can hope in God’s unfailing compassion because it is new every morning.
Today’s Prayer
Faithful God, thank you for your compassion and mercy. Give us strength when we are weary, and remind us of your constant love. Amen.
Thought for the Day
When I am in turmoil, God shows me compassion.
Prayer Focus
Those consumed by worry
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